TechnicDragon: Blog

I know, I know! I haven't posted in a while. I'm sorry. I am working on new chapters for Small Deaths, and am working out the full ending too. I want to make it good, as this story has (really) been in the works for over 12 years.

On a side note...

Ever since I discovered a number of visual novel games, I have wondered what my Sex Magus stories would be like if I tried to write them up as a visual novel? Should I run with the originally posted stories? Should I use all new characters, a new location, and a new story? Should I do some kind of mix, using the same original location and characters but a different story that allows you to discover something else altogether?

Here's what I have going for me:

I have a huge number (almost 500) of characters (including all the originals) with something like 90-100 characteristics each. These details go over everything from body measurements to economic and social backgrounds to possible details in the stories. Any combination of those details can be used.

I believe I can handle writing the stories for each of the characters involved in the game, including all the dialogue and any needed narration. I hope writing all my stories would be helpful in that.

I have been an artist all my life. I even have a deviantart page using my pen name. You can check it out if you're interested. Warning: adult content. Now, while this can be useful, I'm not the fastest artist. it would take me a LONG time to produce the artwork needed for a single scene of dialogue, much less a sex scene. I have been interested in trying out some kind of 3D modeling program or using something like Illusion Honey Select 2 Studio, but I don't want an eastern look for all of my characters (though some would be great!).

I could easily come up with a map of the city, plus the different backgrounds for the different rooms used in the story. Again, this wouldn’t be quick, but it would cut down on the amount of work for others.

Oh, and I’m not looking to put together a team to make this happen – at least, not at this time. I’m simply looking for feedback.

I have also been an amateur programmer for over 30 years. I’m certain I could easily learn and use the language for any VN studio I decide to run with.

Really, the one thing that bothers me most about putting something like this together would be the sound. Now, while I played the Baritone in high school, I am way better at drawing and writing than sound mixing. And no, the game would not include voices for the characters. In fact, I can’t think of a VNG that I’ve played that did. But, having the right mix and background sounds for different environments only adds to the depth of the game, which worries me.

So, before I get in WAY over my head here. The first question that I need to answer is: Do I really want to do this?

I honestly believe that the world I’ve created would make a great VNG. I have some of the elements already: a diverse cast, solid stories for everyone, some ability to do the artwork, and the ability to program in the mechanics. I’m only really missing diverse character art, a decision on the sex scenes, and sound. All of which could kill the game.

So, what to do? Oh! There’s also what players may want from the game. And, this was the original intent of this post. Which way should the primary story of the game go? And this is in vague terms…

Should I base the game on the posted stories? I would use the existing characters, locations, and backgrounds. In the game, the story would be adjusted so that the player can choose different paths from how things go in the posted stories, with the possibility of following the posted story exactly.

Should I base it on the world? I would use a different location with new characters, locations, and backgrounds. Players could explore what it would be like to be a Newly awakened Magus.

Should I make a mix of both? I would use the same locations in the stories, with many of the same characters, but a different overall story for the protagonist. It would take things in an entirely different direction than the posted stories.

Or, should I do something else? This would require some suggestions.

What do you think?

I've just posted chapter 16 of Small Deaths.

I've recently just started a different position at my job. HOPEFULLY, this will allow me to get more writing done.

:D

Thank you for reading,
TD

Holy crap I haven't updated in a while!

I do apologize for the hiatus. It was not intended. Between work, my health, and my home, a lot has been going on.

Fortunately, I'm writing again. And I'm not going to allow a story that I've started to drift off to the shelves as unfinished.

I've just posted a new chapter for Small Deaths, and am working on the next one already. I've waited too long to complete this story and I'll be f****d if I don't finish it.

So, everyone, I'm sure, is wondering what Ral is doing and this chapter won't let you down.

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Edit:

I had a thought while reading the reviews of Master PC - The Protector and New Magus. I know I had named the main character in my Master PC story "Ral" but then made sure to come up with a new name for the MC in New Magus, "Seth." My question now is, should I go back in Crushed Heart and here in Small Deaths and change the MC's name from "Ral" to something else?

Pole type options:
1. Leave the name alone.
2. Rename him to.... blank.
3. Who cares? I haven't read those stories anyway.

Just leave me your thoughts in a response. I'll come up with a few ideas for a future blog post.
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More to come. Hope everyone's doing well. Thanks for reading.

TD

Small Deaths

Submitted chapters 11 & 12 for posting.

I have been writing while at work every chance I get. The difficult part is typing up what I've written down and trying not to change too much.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask. No, I won't give up any secrets about the current story, like how they stop the killer, and who wants Ral dead (other than the killer). But, otherwise, feel free. :D

thank you for reading,
TD

Damn, it's been a while. I apologize for that. So many things have been going on, I forgot to so much as post a "I'm still alive" post.

As such, I've posted a new chapter for Small Deaths. No, I'm not fully back into writing. My job doesn't allow for so much as note-taking while I work. I drive a bus now. Not school kids, but public transit. Mostly taking the elderly and/or disabled to appointments or home. Every so often, I find enough time to make some notes or go over what I have. This new chapter won't make up for it all, but it keeps things moving. I've also started making notes for my new Sex Magus story. Yes, I'm continuing that one as well. There are just a few hard decisions I have to make before I start writing.

I hope everyone had a good set of holidays and are enjoying your new year.

Thanks for reading,

TD

Edit:
I posted 2 new chapters for Small Deaths, and because I'm starting to work on details for book 7 of my Sex Magus series, I wanted to know how I ended book 6.

Damn.

I messed up the posts.

So, now the last three chapters have been revised and re-submitted. They haven't posted yet, but I'm sure they will be soon.

Odd, isn't it. I'm not working a job that allows me to do an real writing while things are down (waiting for the time to pick up my next client), but I have had more focus on my writing lately. Oh, well!